Ronald E. Caley, 71, died May 28, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Wilbur Ward and Norma Jean (Wilson) Caley.

Ronald graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965.  He served in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War, from 1967 to 1968, receiving two Purple Hearts.  Ronald worked at Sonoco, retiring as a maintenance electrician with over 30 years of service.  He was ornery, stubborn, and loved to ride his Harley-Davidsons.   Ron enjoyed Tootsie Pops, puzzles, and  spoiling his grandchildren. He was of the Catholic faith.

On August 30, 1978, he married Linda Curtis in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Ronald is survived by: his wife of almost 41 years, Linda; sons, Brian Caley and Brandon Caley, twin-sons, Shawn Caley, Shane Caley; siblings, Brenda Shive, Larry Caley, Judy Range; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2019, at Elliott Chapel with Pastor Andy Addis officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.  Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald Caley Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

Because of his love for Harley-Davidsons, Ronald requested that those in attendance to dress casual, and to wear Harley-Davidson attire, if possible.